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The Fate of Innocence

If innocence is as observed by me, A carefree behavior is all we see. In Its presence we know not, right from wrong, And we will soon learn, and it won’t take long. In youth it appears when we’re having fun. Innocence has faces, there’s more than one. We see the changes as we run and play. Living life changes us, day after day. Our innocence changes as we mature, Both joys and sorrows we’ve learned to endure. First a child crawls, before walking the floor. We grow through innocence, then it’s no more. Innocence is changing, there’s no debate, The passing of innocence is its fate.

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/5/2023 3:20:00 AM

Good Morning Bill. Hi. Yes, the innocence of infancy and youth. Thus why children are so precious. We adults can learn so much from their eyes and their world too. Have a wonderful morning and day. Your message here has meaning. Blessings now and always. (smile)

Bill Baker
Date: 10/5/2023 6:48:00 AM

A baby's smile and energy always excite me. To see them building their little muscles kicking and reaching brings me joy. Talking to the children around our neighborhood is always a pleasure. Seeing the excitement and hope they have is encouraging. All my family are far away, so it's just Sara and I and my poetry soup friends to keep me going. Love, Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/21/2023 1:45:00 AM

So true, Bill. You hit the nail on its head. Pity we can never recapture the joys of our youth. Blessings.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/21/2023 8:23:00 AM

So, true ... memories are better than the real thing, because we filter out the things that we didn't like (at least the good memories) LOL Thanks for the visit, Victor. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Ann Foster

Date: 9/16/2023 12:05:00 PM

Wonderfully written. Ann

Bill Baker
Date: 9/19/2023 2:46:00 PM

Hi, Ann. Thanks for the visit and comment on my poetry, my friend. I hope all is well with you and your family. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/16/2023 4:09:00 AM

wow, Bill! A great sonnet that compares innocence to a child crawling then beginning to walk. Without knowing it, our innocence disappears through our growth and maturation. Making this a fav. Job well done, hugs, Me

Bill Baker
Date: 9/23/2023 12:55:00 PM

Thanks for the ongoing support of me and my teddy bear... oops my poetry, Sara. Have a pleasant weekend, my Eastside writing bear. Bill

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 9/15/2023 2:27:00 PM

And it is the fate of Humanity.. from raw existence to a learner.. a seeker of truth.. a wanderer.. a warrior.. a believer.. A whole process.. A journey of loss to relish in gain.. Dear Bill, how wonderfully and profoundly render your thoughts! Your prestigious Sonnet drips with insight! Always a tremendous pleasure to read your inspiring poetry! God bless you. My deepest regards.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/15/2023 2:48:00 PM

Thank you for you mindful and heartwarming comments, Besma. You do seem to understand the poet behind the poetry. Like spirits think like thoughts. Your insightful thoughts inspire me to listen to the voice within. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill